George Russell
Mercedes
George Russell earned the nickname “Mr Saturday” for Williams qualifying heroics before stepping up to Mercedes. Tall, analytical, and aggressive on restarts, he combines junior-series dominance with front-running experience. In 2025 he finished fourth overall with 319 points, adding grand prix victories in Canada and Singapore while Mercedes chased McLaren and Ferrari through a 24-race season.
Teams
Williams, Mercedes.
Championships
GP3 Series champion (2017), FIA Formula 2 champion (2018).
Memorable moments
- Sakhir 2020 — deputising for Mercedes, led much of the race until heartbreak late on.
- First grand prix win at São Paulo 2022 in mixed conditions.
- Multiple pole positions and wins as Mercedes’ race winner alongside Lewis Hamilton.
- 2025 — wins in Montreal and Marina Bay amid a 319-point campaign.